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House bats, a species of bat, have been found to have a penis so large that penetration during mating is impossible. However, researchers have now
Bat breaks long-distance record
A young Nathusius’ pipistrelle bat has set a long-distance record in Europe, surprising researchers. These bats are known to travel long distances, flying in groups
Related viruses found in Laotian bats
Newly discovered viruses in Laotian and Chinese bats have been found to be the closest relatives of SARS-CoV-2, providing further evidence that the coronavirus has
New Coronavirus Found in British Bats
A new coronavirus has been discovered in the UK, which could potentially be dangerous to humans if it crosses with SARS-CoV-2. Bats have been living
Unlikely: Labor as Covid-19 Source
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the results of its investigation into the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic. The
Bat Social Distancing
Sick vampire bats practice social distancing, according to a recent study by scientists from the Natural History Museum in Berlin, Ohio State University, and the
Coronavirus Spreads on Asian Animal Markets
A new study has revealed that 75% of bats and 34% of rats in Vietnamese animal markets are infected with coronaviruses. The research was conducted
Mystery Solved: Slow Aging in Bats
Fascinating research has revealed why some species of bats age at a much slower rate than others. Scientists at the University College Dublin have discovered